Sewer gases aren't something you want to smell inside your home. Their presence isn't just unpleasant, it also indicates that something is wrong with your plumbing system. Sewer Gas Concerns Not only are sewer gases bad smelling, but they can also pose a health concern. The gases can contain ammonia and other harmful substances that can lead to health problems if breathed in large quantities. Although rare, sewer gas is also flammable and can ignite if the right conditions are present, which can lead to a house fire.
18 February 2021
When you have a problem with your heating during the winter months, it can be due to various issues. These problems often start with the blower, which can be vulnerable to the pilot light and burner or heating element issues. Therefore, you want to know how to deal with these issues to get your heating back on when you need it. Here are some furnace repair tips to help deal with the pilot light and burner issues when your heating stops:
25 January 2021
If the blower in your furnace doesn't spin, there won't be any hot air blowing from your registers when the furnace kicks on. Your house will cool down quickly, and if it's freezing outside, you might have a heating emergency on your hands. A common problem that keeps the furnace blower from working is a bad capacitor. Here's a look at how the capacitor works, how to tell if it's bad, and how it is replaced.
18 January 2021
Is your old furnace ready to be replaced soon? If so, having a brand new furnace can certainly give you peace of mind for many years to come. In addition to having a new appliance, the furnace is going to be installed in a way that follows all the latest building codes to ensure that it is installed correctly. Here are some changes that may need to be made to your new furnace during the installation.
17 December 2020
As the years pass and families grow, the home that once was perfect can begin to feel uncomfortably small. While relocating to a larger home is one way to gain enough square footage to fulfill the needs of a larger family, the cost of a larger home may not fit well with the family budget. Families who find themselves dealing with space issues in a home often solve the problem by finishing spaces they already have, such as an attic, basement, garage, or porch.
25 November 2020
If it feels warm and stuffy in your house even though your air conditioner is running, you might fear the worst and think your system has a refrigerant leak. However, there are other reasons why an AC can stop cooling as well as it should. Here are three reasons your AC can't keep you cool. 1. The Thermostat Is Bad First, make sure your thermostat is set correctly and that it has fresh batteries.
16 November 2020
There is a good chance that after a long summer, your air conditioner is struggling more now than it was months ago. If you think your unit might need AC repairs, you might wonder if you need to call in additional help. You aren't alone if you do, especially after your system has worked so hard over the last few months. Before you turn off your AC for good for the year, it may be time to call in an AC repair professional.
13 October 2020